Exclusive | Harvest Perfectly Ripe, Blemish-Free Melons and Squash

Cradles raise melons and squash off the soil for even ripening

Increase air circulation underneath fruit to prevent rot

An innovative solution to a vexing gardening problem!

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By elevating cantaloupes, honeydews, small watermelons and squash up off the ground, these ingenious cradles allow air to
circulate, promoting even ripening and minimizing rot. If you've been disappointed by misshapen melons and squash, or fruits that
rot before they ripen, these cradles are for you! Long-lasting and reusable, the cradles nest for compact off-season storage.

For an inexpensive solution to bottom rot, this plastic disk is the obvious answer. A winter squash can look healthy with firm hard skin where you find it somewhere on the vine, often hidden in flourishing damp conditions or resting on the dirt. It looks fine on top. Its bottom side is probably bleached looking and vulnerable to rot and insect attack. Its color is no concern but holes and rot are. So elevate! This disk gadget with its stake stuck into the ground underneath makes it so easy.

Use single cradle to keep spaghetti or other smaller squash off the ground. Also works for melons if not too large. Can use two or more to hold larger fruit or squash up. Where ground is sloped can also be used to keep melons or squash in place.

Love these! I can finally grow my favorite melon's without the bee's destroying them. They no longer get soft from laying on the ground. I have 3 sets and although they could be a little bigger to accommodate larger melon's, they are the best.

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